{"product_id":"1st-generation-eames-lounge-chair","title":"First Generation Eames Lounge Chair \u0026 Ottoman — Rosewood, circa 1956–1957","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn extraordinary early \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, designed by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Based on its early construction details, we believe this example dates to approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1956–1957\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, placing it among the earliest production Eames Lounge Chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMore than seven decades after its introduction, the Eames Lounge Chair remains one of the most recognizable and important pieces of American Mid-Century Modern design. Early first-generation examples, however, have a character all their own. Subtle differences in construction, materials, proportions, and upholstery distinguish these chairs from the later versions produced over the decades that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis chair retains several important hallmarks associated with early \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Generation Eames Lounge Chairs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree-screw arm construction, early narrow-profile back rest shell \"wing\", round cushion clips, smaller threaded feet, early-style boot glides, down-filled cushions, and richly figured rosewood veneer shells\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rosewood on this particular chair is exceptional. Years of age and oxidation have muted portions of the grain, but beneath the existing finish is remarkably dramatic figuring. Once carefully restored and freshly sanded, we expect the rosewood to come alive again, revealing the deep color, movement, and contrast visible throughout the shells. The headrest in particular shows spectacular figuring that hints at just how beautiful the completed chair will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration by Hobbs Modern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis chair is currently \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eunrestored and awaiting a complete restoration by Hobbs Modern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, giving its next owner a rare opportunity to reserve an important early Eames Lounge Chair before the restoration is completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rosewood shells will be carefully restored in-house with an emphasis on preserving the chair’s originality, character, and historical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe new owner may choose between two wood finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Oil Finish\u003c\/b\u003e — We can finish the rosewood using the orginal \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerman Miller Gunstock Oil, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e producing the softer, lower-sheen appearance associated with early Eames Lounge Chairs. This option emphasizes the natural warmth and tactile quality of the rosewood and is ideal for the collector who wants a historically sympathetic appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLacquer Finish\u003c\/b\u003e — Alternatively, the shells can be professionally lacquered, producing a beautifully protected surface with greater resistance to everyday handling and significantly less ongoing maintenance while still allowing the spectacular rosewood grain to remain the visual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe chair is pictured in a beautiful \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emoss green full-aniline leather\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which gives the chair an unusually rich, sophisticated character against the warm rosewood. For a more traditional presentation, the chair can instead be upholstered in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epremium black full-aniline leather\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cushions retain the soft, relaxed character that makes early Eames Lounge Chairs so desirable, including the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edown-filled construction associated with the earliest chairs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The result is a noticeably different appearance from later, firmer Eames cushions—the leather settles naturally into the cushions, creating the inviting, lived-in quality envisioned for the original chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Exceptional Early Eames\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLook closely at the photographs and the early construction details begin to tell the story of this chair: the narrow backrest \"wing\" profile, three-screw arms, round cushion hardware, early feet and glides, and beautifully formed rosewood shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese details are increasingly difficult to find together on an authentic early chair and make this an especially compelling example for the serious Eames collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce restored, we expect this chair to be \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espectacular\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe combination of early production, highly figured rosewood, first-generation construction details, down-filled cushions, and the opportunity to select the final leather and wood finish makes this a particularly special Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReserve this chair now while restoration is underway and choose the final presentation yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e We anticipate completion and delivery in time for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles \u0026amp; Ray Eames\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Herman Miller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Eames Lounge Chair 670 \u0026amp; Ottoman 671\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e First Generation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Circa 1956–1957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWood:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rosewood veneer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpholstery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Full-aniline leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurrent Leather:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Moss Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional Leather:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black full-aniline leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCushions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Early-style down-filled cushions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Currently undergoing professional restoration by Hobbs Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Options:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Traditional oil finish or professionally applied lacquer finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptional opportunity to acquire an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eearly first-generation Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in rosewood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, restored by Hobbs Modern with careful attention to the materials, construction, and character that make the earliest examples so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67597996064821,"sku":"HM-261002-146","price":14995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/1stGenerationEamesLoungechairandottoman-29.jpg?v=1793065738","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/1st-generation-eames-lounge-chair","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}